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SLR Series - EOS 888



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Type and Major Components
Type: 35mm focal plane shutter SLR (Single-Lens Reflex) autofocus/auto exposure camera.
Usable lenses: Canon EF lenses
Lens Mount: Canon EF mount (electronic signal transfer system).
Viewfinder: Fixed eye-level pentaprism. Gives 90° vertical and horizontal coverage of actual picture area and 0.70 X magnification with 50 mm lens at infinity.
Standard Diopter: Adjusted to - ldpt
Focusing Screen : Fixed, full-surface new lasermatte screen with AF frame and partial metering mark.
Shutter: Vertical-travel, focal plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled.
Shutter Speed: 1/2000 - 1/8 sec and bulb. 1/2000 - 2 sec (full auto ). X-Sync is 1/90 sec.
   
Autofocus
AF Control System: TTL-SIR (Secondary Image Registration ) phase detection type suing 3-point cross-type BASIS (1+1). Two modes available. One-shot and AI Servo with Focus Prediction that automatically switches to One-shot and AI Servo according to subject. Manual focusing also possible.
AF Working Range: EVI.5 - 18 at ISO 100.
AF Auxiliary Light: Built-in AF auxiliary light fires automatically when necessary
   
Exposure Control
Light Metering: TTL full-aperture metering using a 6-zone SPC (Silicon Photocell ). Two metering patterns available: 6-zone evaluative metering, central partial metering which covers approx. 9.5% of the finder area.
Metering Range: EV 2-20 with 50 mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100.
Shooting Modes: 1. Green Zone
(Full Auto Programme )
2. Programmed Image Control
(Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports )
3. Shutter-priority AE
(1/2000 -1/8 sec )
4. Bulb
5. Self Timer
6. Flash AE
(A -TTL programme flash AE with external 540 EZ, 300EZ )
Camera Shake Warning: Operates in Green Zone and Programmed Image Control modes.
   
Film Transport
Film Speed Setting: Automatically set according to DX code (ISO 25-5000)
Film Loading: Automatic prewind system. After film positioning and back cover closure, the film automatically winds to the end of the roll and stops.
Film Wind: Automatic. One of two is automatically set: Single Frame and Continuous (lfps maximum).
Film Rewind: Automatically rewinds at end of roll, mid-roll rewinding is possible.

   
Built-In Flash
Type: Retractable, TTL automatic exposure flash housed in the pentaprism. By-pass control system.
Guide Number (ISO 100) 39 ft / 12 m.
Flash Coverage Angle: Covers the angle of view of a 50 mm lens.
Recycling Time: Approx. 2 sec.
Flash Duration: 1 ms or less.
X-sync Shutter Speed: Fastest sync speed 1/90 sec.
Flash Control System: TTL automatic control by metering light reflected from the film plane.
Shooting Distance Range: 3.29-12.50 ft/1~3.8 m (Based on ISO 100 Print film. The shooting distance range changes according to film speed.)
AF Auxiliary Light: Automatically emitted when the shutter button is pressed half-way if necessary.
Effective distance range: 16.43 ft/5 m.
Red-eye Reduction Function: Applicable for all shooting modes.
Power Source: Same as that of the body


Power Source
Battery: 6 volts, using two CR123A lithium batteries.
   
Optional Power Source (with Battery Pack )
Four LR6 Alkaline AA batteries 6 volts or four KR 15/51 Ni-Cd AA batteries 4.8 volts


Others
Self-timer: Electronically controlled with a 10-see delay indicated by a beeper tone.
   
Size
Dimensions 5-11/16" (W) x 3-5/8" (H) x 2-7/16" (D) (145 x 92 x 61.9 mm).
Weight 11.9oz / 340g without battery, 13.03oz / 372g with battery.
   
Date Imprint For EOS 888 QD
Built-in date/time function using dot LCD and automatic calendar with built-in quartz digital/time clock.
   
Dimensions of QD Model
Size: 5 - 11/16" (W) x 3 - 5/8"(H) x 2 - 7/16" (D) (145 x 92 x 61.9 mm).
Weight: 12.4 oz/355 g without battery, 13.53 oz/387 g with battery.
   
All data are based on Canon's Standard Test Method. Subject to change without notice.
   
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